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Bobby Denton
| Bobby E. Denton | |
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| Alabama State Senate District 1 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 1978 | |
| Term in office ended 2010 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Banker |
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Committee assignments
Denton formerly served on the following committees:
- Banking and Insurance Committee, Alabama Senate
- Business and Labor Committee, Alabama Senate
- Education Committee, Alabama Senate
- Finance and Taxation Education Committee, Alabama Senate
- Governmental Affairs Committee, Alabama Senate
- Industrial Development and Recruitment Committee, Alabama Senate
- Rules Committee, Alabama Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Alabama State Senate elections, 2010
Denton was eligible for re-election but did not run in 2010.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Denton won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Buddy Brook (R).[1]
Denton raised $443,089 for his campaign, while Brook raised $93,503.[2]
| Alabama State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Bobby Denton (D)
|
23,862 | |||
| Buddy Brook (R) | 13,531 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2006, Denton won re-election to the 1st District Seat in the Alabama State Senate, defeating opponent Quinton Hanson (R).[3]
Denton raised $222,888 for his campaign, while Hanson raised $29,365.[4]
| Alabama State Senate, District 1 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bobby Denton (D)
|
25,174 | |||
| Quinton Hanson (R) | 14,347 | |||
Campaign donors
2006
In 2006, Denton collected $443,089 in donations.[5]
His five largest contributors in 2006 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alabama Education Association | $50,000 |
| Tennessee Valley Citizens For Economic Development | $26,000 |
| Alabama Nursing Home Association | $19,000 |
| Medical Association of the State of Alabama | $17,500 |
| Alabama Credit Union League | $15,000 |
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District 1
Denton represents Alabama Senate District 1, which includes Lauderdale county and part of Colbert county[6].
Personal
Denton has three children and resides in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
Contact Information
Senator Bobby Denton
Room 719
11 S. Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-7888
External links
- Senator Denton's Personal website
- Official Alabama State Senate website of Bobby E. Denton
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography - Bobby E. Denton
- Campaign Contributions: 2006 2002 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Alabama State Senate District 1 1978–2010 |
Succeeded by Tammy Irons |
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